- •Міністерство освіти і науки україни
- •Удк 802 ббк 81.2 англ.
- •Introduction welcome to the course of special english for the future specialists in the field of civil engineering!
- •Contents
- •Supplementary Texts for Discussion:the system of education in great britain and america
- •R e a d I n g Key terms
- •1. Study key words and their definitions before reading Text a:
- •2. Match these terms with their definitions:
- •3. Make up all possible questions:
- •1. Make up infinitive phrases using the texts:
- •2. Choose the correct questions to the italicized words:
- •1. Analyze main issues:
- •2. Analyze the details:
- •1. Read and translate into Ukrainian the following English phrases:
- •2. Read and translate into English the following Ukrainian phrases:
- •3. Make up sentences using the given words:
- •3.1. Translate two abstracts in a written form.
- •1. Agree or disagree with the statements using the following
- •2. Discuss the information about:
- •In pairs ask and answer questions about:
- •R e a d I n g
- •2. Match these terms with their definitions:
- •3. Answer the questions using the key terms and their definitions:
- •International words
- •1. Read and give Ukrainian equivalents:
- •1. Match English and Ukrainian equivalents :
- •2. Choose the phrases in the Text a to complete the following sentences:
- •4. Answer the questions to Text a:
- •1. Make up infinitive phrases using the texts:
- •2. Choose the correct questions to the italicized words:
- •1. Analyze main issues:
- •1. Read and translate into Ukrainian the following English phrases:
- •2. Read and translate into English the following Ukrainian phrases:
- •W r I t I n g
- •1. Agree or disagree with the statements using the phrases given in brackets: indeed, of course, certainly, that goes without saying
- •2. Discuss the information about:
- •3. Make an overview of the issues:
- •1. You are a participant of the conference “Role of a transport engineer in modern city”. Be ready to take part in the discussion. Use the information given below as a guide:
- •3. Make a presentation of the profession of environmental engineer, which is crucial for the present and future well-being of the planet.
- •R e a d I n g
- •2. Match these terms with their definitions:
- •1. Make up infinitive phrases using the text:
- •2. Choose the phrases in Text a to complete the following
- •3. Make up all possible questions:
- •4. Answer the questions to Text a:
- •1. Match English and Ukrainian equivalents:
- •2. Choose the correct questions to the italicized words:
- •1. Analyze main issues:
- •2. Analyze the details:
- •1. Read and translate into Ukrainian the following English phrases:
- •2. Read and translate into English the following Ukrainian phrases:
- •3. Make up sentences using the given words:
- •3.1. Translate two abstracts in a written form.
- •4. In pairs ask and answer questions about:
- •Specialized Roles of Computers
- •1. Learn the meaning of these terms and use them when discussing the topic.
- •2.Learn the following words and phrases and use them when discussing the topic.
- •3.Learn the following English-Ukrainian topical glossary to understand the text and discuss the topic.
- •Give /conduct examination Проводити (приймати) екзамен
- •I. Read, translate and discuss the text
- •2. Match the following words with their respective definitions:
- •3. Look through again and answer the following comprehensive questions:
- •4. Complete the following sentences, selecting words from the list given below:
- •5. Look through the text again and render it in English.
- •6. Prepare a short presentation about:
- •Text 2. The British Universities
- •1.Read and discuss text 2
- •Text 3. A National Institution with International Perspectives
- •1.Read and discuss text 3
- •2. What did you know from the text about:
- •8. Using the above conversational phrases and English-Ukrainian glossary discuss the following topics:
- •9. Begin your questions with phrases like:
- •10. Read and learn the following interview and make up a similar interview of an English student about university education in Ukraine.
- •Text b College Life in England
- •The Open University
- •R e f e r e n c e s
- •English for civil engineers
Text 3. A National Institution with International Perspectives
1.Read and discuss text 3
The whole world knows the two oldest Universities in England - Oxford and Cambridge.
The "Modem Universities", such as the University of London, appeared much later. To them belongs Coventry University, situated in Coventry city centre. Coventry city has a multicultural population of over 300 000 people. It is not far from London, Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield. The University can trace its roots back to Coventry College of Design, founded in 1843. In 1970, Coventry College of Art and Design was merged with Lanchester College of Technology and Rugby College of Engineering Technology to form Lanchester Polytechnic named after the famous local, engineer and inventor Frederick Lanchester. In 1987 the name was changed to Coventry Polytechnic.
In 1992 Coventry Polytechnic adopted the title Coventry University. The University now received the power to award its own degrees. The University aims to provide educational opportunities through high quality teaching and research.
There are eight Schools in the University: the School of Art and Design, the School of the Built Environment, Coventry Business School, the School of Engineering, the School of Health and Social Sciences, the School of International Studies and Law, the School of Mathematics and Information Sciences.
The University offers more than 180 courses, taught by an academic staff of over 600. The diversity of learning opportunities attracts a good mix of students of all ages and nationalities.
There are over 1500 international students from 90 different countries at Coventry University. It is important to bear in mind that all tuition and examinations are carried out in English. Sufficient grasp of the language is needed to cope with the academic demands of the course. Competence in English language is tested in order to assess the needs of international students in this respect, and special courses in English as a foreign language (EFL) are provided, including the intensive pre-session courses during the summer.
The University Library services include electronic information sources, photocopying facilities, the interlibrary loan services, etc.
Every enrolled student is provided with a range of computer-based services, an enormous range of arts activities.
The University arranges suitable hiring accommodation for students in privately- owned or University-owned halls of residence or houses with all modern conveniences. Coventry University has a variety of sports facilities on campus as well as the playing fields five miles from the city centre. A full medical service is available.
The University welcomes students with disabilities. It recognises that education is a right for all who can benefit from it.
The University's well-equipped Nursery provides qualified child-care for the undo-fives throughout the day and is open 48 weeks of the year. It offers 35 places for students' children, and has its own outdoor play area and catering service.
In short, there are all necessary facilities for study and recreation.